Archive for the ‘Market Use’ Category

After September 11th, a seamless control of passengers and luggage was established at the Karup Airport in Denmark. For that purpose, an analog video system had been installed. However, during last year the decision was made to observe all critical security restricted areas in addition. SeeTec and Solar Denmark have now delivered a cutting edge… Read more >>

Video surveillance is on the rise, and not just for private businesses and major urban areas: It’s a growing portion of FY2012 security’s $300 million spending budget across state and local jurisdictions of all sizes. According to Joanna Salini, research analyst for the Deltek Justice/Public Safety team, that trend is expected to grow, driven by… Read more >>

One of the most heated video surveillance debates is when the market will ‘tip’ to IP cameras, typically defined as the first year when IP camera revenue exceeds analog camera revenue. However, this debate and metric misses the more important shift that has occurred. Already Tipped Right under Our NosesIn the past year, the market… Read more >>

The University of Minnesota has launched a pilot reward program, leveraging RFID technology to encourage more students to ride their bike, according to the Minnesota Daily. The campus started by installing some 20 RFID checkpoints along major bicycle corridors around campus. In order to earn points, students can register to receive an RFID tag which… Read more >>

Prairie Tech Enterprises Ltd. has developed an RFID warning system designed to alert heavy machinery operators when children or pets are nearby, according to Springwise. Made up of three farming families from Western Canada, Prairie Tech came up with this concept dubbed “Where Abouts,” an RFID-based safety system which protects both small children and pets… Read more >>

The Richardson Police Department in Texas has deployed an RFID asset management system powered by GlobeRanger’s GR AWARE application. The RPD solution runs on GlobeRanger’siMotion platform which enables data capture from current and the next generation of devices. This allows the department to electronically scan and catalog inventory, and obtain real-time visibility on critical assets… Read more >>

Alien Technology is working together will systems integrator CDO Technologies to launch a program designed to increase community recycling levels in the city of Dayton, Ohio. Through the use of RFID technology, residents who make use of their recycling containers are automatically entered in a lottery for one of four $100 prizes. In fact, the… Read more >>

A three-day international security expo showcasing modern security gadgets would be held in the capital beginning from October 12 by the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO). Over 55 leading companies the world over would display latest products, technologies and services for security, safety, fire protection, disaster management and related areas, the Chairman-cum-Managing Director, ITPO Mr…. Read more >>

Memoori Research’s new report on the global physical security market – “The Physical Security Business in 2011” – contains critical intelligence for all those managing, operating and investing in physical security companies around the world. The total value of physical security world production at factory gate prices is $19.17 billion. Of this video surveillance products… Read more >>

The Conficker worm, also known as Downadup, first surfaced in November 2008 and has infected thousands of business networks. The infection attacks unpatched computers by exploiting weak passwords and USB storage devices. The widespread use of USB drives by students has meant that schools and colleges have been particularly badly affected by Conficker – the… Read more >>